A Teachable Moment © May 2012: Make the most of moving up Dr. Susan Bartell The month of May is all about graduations, moving up ceremonies and commencements. It is a time to feel a little sad about “how fast they grow up”, and to feel joyous about the wonderful milestones and accomplishments. This year …
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I have three boys so it is inevitable that I have Legos! I have never counted them, but I would guess we have over 5,000 pieces! Consequently, we have TONS of money tied up in them. I am forever looking for new ideas to keep from having to buy more. LOL! Thanks to Pinterest, the …
I have included the free Disney Educator’s Guide for your use! This is great as an afterschool activity, a themed homeschooling unit, or for you the teacher to actually use in your classroom! Simply click the image above to download the Chimpanzee Educator’s Guide. Just some information about the new movie and this 135 page …
I was reading a recent article on the subject of “helicopter parenting” and how cell phones and the internet have changed parents’ ability to hover over their children. The parents that supposedly hover the most are moms and dads of the “Millennials;” children of baby boomers, born between the early 1980s and 2000. As I …
What is Educational? The first five years of a baby’s life are such a whirlwind for the parents: Did she eat enough? When was the last time he pooped? Does my 2-year-old really need a Chinese class? Ack—kindergarten, already? With all this going on, it’s easy to overlook the fact that your …
OK, so I love working with Disney and the fun freebies they send me that I can share with you are the absolute BOMB! They are usually absolutely perfect for my homeschooling families. This is no exception! Not one, not even two, but THREE awesome worksheets for use with War Horse (which opens in Theaters …
According to the report put out by Amazon, these are the top ten best sellers of parenting and family books for the Kindle. Do you own them? What do you think? Top Ten Paid: Top Ten Free:
Did you know that the thought of a math test can cause even the most confident student to feel stressed out? But for some, the emotions associated with math go beyond just regular stress. It’s like an intense anxiety that clouds their ability to think clearly. So, the question is: are these emotions a genuine …
Does your child erase and redo homework over and over again until it’s just right? Is anything less than 100% not good enough? Welcome to the world of perfectionism, where unrealistic expectations are daily and unrelenting. Perfectionists engage in frequent hypercritical self-talk, bringing themselves down and creating a whole lot of stress within the family. …
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is thought to be caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. The parts affected control concentration, attention and impulsivity. A child with ADHD can behave as if ‘up in the clouds’ or seem ‘dreamy’ or is hyperactive ‘always on the go’. They are unable to pay attention. The child finds …
Helping your child study effectively for tests is vitally important in the elementary years. When the groundwork for good habits is set early on, students are more likely to experience success and have increased motivation. You can make a difference in your child’s academic performance now and in the future by trying some of the …
By Jamell Andrews Dyslexia is an impairment of the brain that causes difficulty with translating written images into language. It is one of the most misunderstood learning disabilities in the United States, and it is also the most common one. It is believed that dyslexia affects approximately 15% of the United States population, though everyone …